DWS Group Launches Tender Process for Auditor Rotation

DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA has initiated a tender process for the annual statutory audit of its financial statements, and for the audit of the group financial statements, in compliance with EU regulation requiring a rotation of a public-interest entity’s statutory auditor at regular intervals.

This process was commenced against the background of the EU Auditor Regulation (EU) No 537/2014 which requires public interest entities to rotate their statutory auditor after a maximum engagement duration of ten years.

DWS’ Audit & Risk Committee oversees the tender process with the aim to enable an appointment of a new statutory auditor at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the audit of DWS’ financial statements and the Group financial statements of 2026.

About DWS Group

DWS Group (DWS) with EUR 933bn of assets under management (as of 30 June 2024) aspires to be one of the world's leading asset managers. Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.

We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major liquid and illiquid asset classes as well as solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management – as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus – complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, giving strategic guidance to our investment approach.

DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing. We understand that, both as a corporate as well as a trusted advisor to our clients, we have a crucial role in helping to navigate the transition to a more sustainable future. With approximately 4,500 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are committed to acting on behalf of our clients and investing with their best interests at heart so that they can reach their financial goals, no matter what the future holds. With our entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit, we work every day to deliver outstanding investment results, in both good and challenging times to build the best foundation for our clients’ financial future.